Tied Up In Knots: What’s Really Wrong With Your Body?

Let’s get it out there straight away; our bodies are complicated things. Even doctors fail to understand them sometimes! There’s no denying that the mysterious functioning of our systems is a wonder to behold.Everything takes care of itself with no conscious effort from us. But, when things go wrong, mystery isn’t something many of us are willing to embrace. For most of us, straightforward problems would be preferable. But, our bodies rarely make things that easy for us.If you have the niggling feeling that all is not well with your insides, you aren’t alone. If we were all honest, we’ve at least gone through periods of feeling the same way. There aren’t many people out there who don’t harbor worries about missing something that’s wrong with them. The majority of us head online and diagnose ourselves with the worst possible options. But, those aches and pains we’re sure spell disaster usually have a much simpler cause. The best way to get past your fears is to understand your body better. That’s not to say you need a medical degree. But, basic knowledge about your body will help you understand any problems. The most important thing to note is that everything in your body can affect something seemingly unrelated. For example, an imbalance in your gut can affect your mentality and vice versa. So, what does that mean? Well, for one, you should never underestimate the importance of gut health. But, it also means that a problem you think you have may be far removed from the actual issue.

The good news is, the real issue is usually a simple one. Major culprits of ongoing problems are bad gut health, dehydration, or imbalance. It’s worth returning to mental health here, too. If you have an imbalance of hormones in your brain, it can wreak havoc on your body. After all, your brain has control of energy levels and pain receptors. So, you should always consider what’s happening with your mental health when things start to go wrong. To help you get to the bottom of things, get your doctor to do some tests. The chances are, they won’t know much more than you do. But, tests should reveal all. It can also help to tell them everything. Remember, unrelated information could be the key. Tell them anything different you notice in your body, no matter how small. Once you’ve uncovered the smokescreen, you can set about solving the problem. If your gut health is the issue, change your diet. Find out what foods are wrong, and replace them with better alternatives. If you’re experiencing mental health problems, consider what could improve things. In extreme cases, medication could even out your brain chemicals. Things like yoga and meditation can be a huge help, too. It may also be worth visiting a therapist. Whatever your problem, you’ll find that the cure is easier to achieve than you thought. And, your body will become a beautiful creation once again. Until the next time…